Computer Graphic Arts at
Gloucester County College

 

Print Design - CGA@GCC

 

Print Option of the Computer Graphic Arts Program

This program is a computer lab intensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the Computer Graphic Arts field. This program includes hands-on instruction using the most popular software packages used by organizations in the industry. The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a computer graphic designer, and/or for various positions such as multimedia artist, internet designer/developer, or digital image specialist. Part-time study, 1 or 2 courses per semester, will be supported and must be planned, by semester, by each student. Major requirements can be met in a two academic year period of full-time study.

This program is a studio-intensive program designed to provide specialized knowledge of computer graphic arts and to prepare students for careers in graphic design, the pre-press industry, electronic publishing, and in printing and publishing firms.

Computer Graphic Arts is a Macintosh-based academic program. Students complete studio hours for each CGA course, requiring extended hours in the Macintosh computer lab beyond class time.

 

What skills will I have as a Graphic Arts graduate?

CGA is a hands-on, studio intensive program. Graduates of the associate degree and certificate degree programs are prepared for careers as graphic designers, desktop publishers, multimedia artists, website designers and digital imaging specialists. Numerous businesses utilize the talents of computer graphic designers, including advertising agencies, prepress facilities and web design firms. Many industries have a need for designers in publishing and advertising departments.

What is the outlook for computer graphic art careers?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be increasing using various media, including the internet, and in many forms, such as advertising, illustrators, and desktop publishers. It is “projected to be faster-than-average employment growth through the year 2008.” Demand for graphic designers should increase because of the rapid growth for Web-based graphics and expansion of both video and DVD. Employment of desktop publishers is projected to be among the five fastest growing positions through 2008.

 

Courses in the Print Pogram:

FIRST YEAR - Fall Semester Credits
COM 101	English Composition I	3 Credits
MAT 101	Concepts of Math I	3
CGA 110	CGA Mac Literacy	3
CGA 115	Foundations of CGA	3
ART 103	Basic Design	3
	Total Credits	15
Spring Semester
COM 102	English Composition II	3
HPE	Physical Education Elective	1-3
ART 106	Introduction to Graphic Arts	3
ART 114	Painting I	3
CGA 120	Intro. to Elec. Publishing/Typography	3
ART 105	Drawing I	3
	Total Credits	16-18
SECOND YEAR - Fall Semester
HIS 101	History of Western Civilization I	3
ART 131	Intro. to Digital Photography	3
CGA 215	Electronic Illustration I	3
CGA 217	Electronic Image Processing	3
CGA 220	Advanced Electronic Publishing	3
	Total Credits	15
Spring Semester
	Math or Science Elective	3-4
CEP 200	Co-op Education Work Experience	1
CGA 216	Electronic Illustration II	3
CGA 221	Electronic PrePress	3
CGA 250	Portfolio Seminar	3
	Total Credits	15-6
	TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:	65-66

 

 

 

Interactive Media Program

 

Interactive Media Option of the Computer Graphic Arts Program

This program is a computer lab intensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the Computer Graphic Arts field. This program includes hands-on instruction using the most popular software packages used by organizations in the industry. The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a computer graphic designer, and/or for various positions such as multimedia artist, internet designer/developer, or digital image specialist. Part-time study, 1 or 2 courses per semester, will be supported and must be planned, by semester, by each student. Major requirements can be met in a two academic year period of full-time study.

What is Computer Graphic Arts Interactive Media Option?

The new Computer Graphic Arts Interactive Media option is prepares students
for careers as web designers, multimedia designers and web animators. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach: students take a variety of classes in Computer Graphic Arts, Computer Information Systems, and Art.

 

Can I get an Associates degree in Interactive Media?

Yes, Gloucester County College has designed an exciting Associates Degree program, with 65 to 66 credits, that can be completed in two years.

 

I already have a degree, can I still take classes in IM?

Yes! At GCC, we have a Certificate program and a Professional Development Certificate program. These program range from 18 to 32 credits.

 

Courses in the Interactive Media Pogram:

FIRST YEAR - Fall Semester Credits
COM 101	English Composition I	3 Credits
MAT 115	College Geometry	3
Art 131	Digital Photography	3
CGA 115	Foundations of CGA	3
CIS 151	Web Development – HTML/XML	4
HPE	Physical Education Elective	1-2
	Total Credits	17-18
Spring Semester
COM 102	English Composition II	3
	Social Science Elective	3
	Science Elective	4
CGA 118	Introduction to Multimedia	3
ART 105 or ART 114	Drawing I or Painting I	3
	Total Credits	16
Summer
CEP 200	Co-op Education Work Experience I	1
SECOND YEAR - Fall Semester
ART 201	Art History	3
CGA 215	Electronic Illustration I	3
CGA 217	Electronic Image Processing	3
CGA 212	Web Graphics	3
CIS 153	Web Development - Dreamweaver	4
	Total Credits	16
Spring Semester
	Social Science Elective	3
CGA 218	Interactive Authoring	3
CGA 216	Advanced Illustration	3
CGA 230	Digital Video Editing	3
CGA 250	Portfolio Seminar	3
	Total Credits	15
	TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:	65-66